Asian Pasta

Quick and easy. A great dish to make when you have little time and want something filling and nutritious.

Ingredients:

• 1 package of whole wheat spaghetti or fettucine, broken in half
• 1/4 cup Bragg’s, tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 Tbs. rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp. dark sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 1 Tbs. vegetable oil
• 4 cups small broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup frozen edamame
• 1 cup frozen green beans
• 1 package. firm tofu, well-drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 peanuts

Directions:

1. Cook noodles in boiling water according to package directions. When they are almost cooked add frozen beans, edamame and broccoli and cook until pasta is done and vegetables are hot and crunchy. Drain, and rinse.

2. Mix tamari, vinegar, sesame oil and crushed red pepper in small bowl.

3. Heat vegetable oil in pasta pot over medium heat. Add tofu and garlic, and stir-fry 2 minutes. Can add a little more Bragg’s and chili flakes for taste.

· another variation is to add red peppers or mushrooms to the stir-fry.

4. Add noodles and soy sauce mixture into pot and toss well to coat. Heat 4 to 5 minutes, or until thoroughly heated and vegetables are tender. Add a little extra sesame oil and Bragg’s if needed.

Sprinkle with peanuts and serve.